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Wisconsin Historical Society-Library Mall: Tuesday, September 28
Jerusalem's Sacred Esplanade
Tuesday, September 28 | 7:30 - 9:00 PM
Venue: Wisconsin Historical Society-Library Mall
Presented by the Lubar Institute for the Study of the Abrahamic Religions
In celebration of our 2010 theme, BELIEFS, the Wisconsin Book Festival is proud to co-sponser this special event from the Lubar Institute for the Study of the Abrahmaic Religions. Panelists for this event include: Kjell Bondevik, Dr. Michael Burgoyne, Benjamin Kedar and Mustafa Abu Sway. One of the most extraordinary spaces on earth, Jerusalem's Esplanade has been regarded as sacred for about three millennia. For Judaism, it is the holiest space, where the Solomonic and Herodian Temples once stood and where, in the messianic age, the Temple is to be rebuilt at God's behest. For Christendom, it is the site of the Herodian Temple, which Jesus repeatedly visited, foretelling its destruction and announcing the advent of a new, spiritual worship of God. For Islam, it is the holy space to which the Prophet Muhammad traveled on his mystical Night-Journey and Ascension, and which holds the Dome of the Rock and the Aqsa Mosque.
Bookseller: University Book Store
Category(s): International, Society & Politics, Spiritual Beliefs
Wisconsin Historical Society-Library Mall: Wednesday, September 29
Susan Patron: 13th Annual Charlotte Zolotow Lecture
Wednesday, September 29 | 7:30 - 9:00 PM
Venue: Wisconsin Historical Society-Library Mall
Sponsored by the Cooperative Children's Book Center and the Friends of the CCBC; for adults interested in children's literature
Presenter(s): Susan Patron
Susan Patron specialized in Children's Services for 35 years at the Los Angeles Public Library before retiring in 2007, the same year her novel The Higher Power of Lucky was awarded the John Newbery Medal. The book has drawn a great deal of comment from all quarters -- attackers and defenders alike -- for Patron’s use of the word scrotum on the first page. (The scrotum in question belongs to a dog named Roy, who was bitten by a rattlesnake on that particular portion of his anatomy.) "With the firestorm and controversy surrounding The Higher Power of Lucky," Patron says, "I am more than ever confirmed in my belief that librarianship is a noble profession, essential to free speech and free access for children."
Bookseller: A Room of One's Own
Category(s): Youth & Kids
Wisconsin Historical Society-Library Mall: Thursday, September 30
Shattering Americana, Stitching Ourselves
Thursday, September 30 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Venue: Wisconsin Historical Society-Library Mall
Presented by the Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives (OMAI) at UW-Madison
Presenter(s): Susana Chavez Silverman, Mark Gonzales, Lisa Garza
Featuring HBO Def Poets Mark Gonzales and Liza Garza and Pomona College Professor Susanna Chavez Silverman and the Midwest Spoken Word All-Stars
Bookseller: Borders West
Category(s): Spoken Word, Wisconsin Ties
Wisconsin Historical Society-Library Mall: Friday, October 1
"I am Mary Lou": A First Wave Hip Hop Theater Ensemble Presentation
Friday, October 1 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Venue: Wisconsin Historical Society-Library Mall
Presented by the Mary Lou Williams Centennial Celebration in cooperation with the Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives (OMAI) at UW-Madison
Presenter(s): Richard Davis, First Wave
UW’s First Wave Hip Hop Theater Ensemble presents “I am Mary Lou,” a performance commissioned by the Mary Lou Williams Centennial Celebration, with a special post-event talk back session moderated by Professor Patrick Sims and guest artist Mark Gonzales.
Category(s): Music, Spoken Word
Passing the Mic/Just Bust Spoken Word & Hip Hop Open Mic
Friday, October 1 | 8:00 - 10:00 PM
Venue: Wisconsin Historical Society-Library Mall
Presented by the Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives (OMAI) at UW-Madison
Presenter(s): Mark Gonzales
A special complement to Madison's freshest monthly open mic, Just Bust, this Spoken Word & Hip Hop event is hosted by First Wave and DJ Pain1 and features Midwest Youth Slam All-Stars. Come hear poetry slam champions from Milwaukee, Chicago, Columbus, Cleveland and Detroit. Bring your own piece to share, get on the mic, and just bust! Sign up starts at 7:30pm.
Category(s): Spoken Word
Wisconsin Historical Society-Library Mall: Saturday, October 2
First Wave Hip Hop Theater Ensemble presents: "Turbulence: The Eve of Crashing"
Saturday, October 2 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Venue: Wisconsin Historical Society-Library Mall
Presented by the Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives (OMAI) at UW-Madison
Presenter(s): First Wave
We always remember the beginning and end of relationships, but what about the middle? This Hip Hop production, rooted in the voice of American youth examines what happens between that blissful point of take off and the moment it all comes crashing down. Following the show, there will be a talk back with the cast including a discussion about their recent trip to Manchester, England where they premiered Turbulence to critical acclaim at the Contacting the World International Theater Arts Festival in mid-July. This is the first open performance of the piece outside that festival.
Category(s): Spoken Word